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Most ships should proceed to berth immediately or within a few days, according to the Marine Exchange of Southern California.

The third party logistics provider has started construction on a new 166,000 square-meter DC complex in Truganina, west of Melbourne.

A major supplier to Dunkin’ Brands franchisees has started rolling out Manhattan Associates’ TMS and WMS solutions to increase efficiency and lower transportation and warehousing costs.

Panduit said the TMS will transform its highly manual process, allowing the company to consolidate shipments and providing improved visibility and more efficient freight settlement.

The 3PL’s facility, located five minutes from the Portland International Airport, now includes a total of 154,675 square feet of space and 51 dock doors.

XPO’s purchase of the French 3PL is the company’s first international acquisition and gives it a strong foothold in the European market.

Vacancy at cargo facilities in proximity to the nation’s leading airports is low, driving up rents for those who use the space, according to a report from market analyst JLL.

The Port of Long Beach has completed the final environmental impact report for the Mitsubishi Cement facility modification project.

ILWU is planning a rally and march against police violence during its regular stop-work meeting.

The truck drivers are targeting four companies for now, but may expand the strike, according to Teamsters spokeswoman Barb Maynard.

A strike could come as soon as Monday, according to a statement from Teamster affiliate Justice for Port Truck Drivers.

BMW Group breaks ground on new facility in Texas, CEVA and BP Zhuhai expand relationship, Worldwide Flight Services wins North American contracts, and IAG Cargo opens climate-controlled stations in Latin […]

Bad shipper experience could result in long-term cargo diversion, according to port economist John Martin.

Though largely unreported, attacks on the supply chain by organized criminal gangs are on the rise, according to a new report from the Transported Asset Protection Association.

German ocean carrier had suspended calls to the port due to West Coast congestion during ILWU-PMA labor contract negotiations.

London-based shipping industry consultant Drewry questions whether carriers will be able to charge $2,000 per FEU on eastbound boxes.

March volumes were up 21 percent at the allied Pacific Northwest Ports, but log volumes are down this year, according to Puget Sound reports.

Boyd Group report compares the operating costs of warehousing in 25 cities across the United States, based on a hypothetical 500,000-square foot facility.

Despite the exit of ocean carriers Hanjin and Hapag-Lloyd, Portland director says the port has “a valuable, unique market.”

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney called for a $2-billion-a-year Transportation Trust Fund.

Inland port, logistics park, highway and freight rail to be co-located outside Muscat.

Container Analytics with Ben Meyer    Much has been written in recent months about the congestion issues at U.S. West Coast ports. Contentious labor negotiations between the International Longshore and […]

Some cargo diverted from West Coast ports during recent congestion crisis will stay.

Marine terminals sees congestion as precursor to challenges from Panama Canal.

Shippers seek to better link transportation and compliance with their sourcing processes.

Southern California container terminals clear backlog in wake of tentative ILWU contract.

Austrian 3PL cargo-partner group expands in the United States, while TNT opens new hub in Sydney, Australia.

Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer says labor impasse sent “ripples through the U.S. economy.”

Port says volumes are increasing and vessels are reaching Oakland off-schedule and in bunches after delays at congested Southern California ports.

Speaking to U.S. footwear and apparel importers, the FMC Chairman expounded on the commission’s decision to release a report on detention, demurrage and free time earlier this week.

CaroTrans introduces direct LCL service from New York to Helsinki, Port of Duluth-Superior welcomes the first ocean vessel of 2015 season, and Yusen Logistics improves electronics logistics facility.

Port of New York and New Jersey terminals have seen additional containers from “extra loaders.”

As part of the settlement, the four Texas companies and Chinese manufacture will pay a total of $560,000 in civil penalties.

The California port hopes the new facility will attract some first-port inbound calls from Asia.

Virginia port officials have ordered more equipment, and hired new mechanics and managers to help recover from congestion crisis.

At least four separate thefts have occurred at airports in Brazil since February, according to FreightWatch International.

DB Schenker Rail UK wins coal contract from Drax Power Station, CMA CGM opens intermodal corridor from Port of Libreville, Woodland Media moves to larger warehouse facility, and Swissport Brussels […]

Ports are still jammed with import cargo waiting to be loaded on trucks and trains, according to the Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

International Container Services Inc. will seek other customers for Portland, Oregon container terminal, but says “strong-arm” tactics by ILWU must end.

Return of carriers is a signal West Coast port slowdown is fading, according to the Northern California port.

German carrier’s departure follows decision by Hanjin to leave the port earlier this year.

Hub Group names chief information officer, while senior executives were appointed at Overseas Cargo, Atlas Logistics, and A.N. Deringer.

The poor performance underscored the importance of the tentative labor agreement with the ILWU, according to the consulting firm SeaIntel.

Menlo Logistics expands in India, AirBridgeCargo Airlines adds twice-weekly service to Los Angeles, UTi’s relocates Frankfurt office for airfreight and pharmaceutical customers, and Dayton Freight opens new service center in […]

Five-year contract now goes to rank and file union members for a ratification vote.

Vessels can come to berth without delay, according to a statement from the Northern California port.

The logistics and supply chain solutions provider will retain the staff of D.D. Jones Transfer & Warehouse Co. and continue to operate its Chesapeake, Va. facility.

Port of Long Beach’s new website page shows vessels at berth and anchorage.

U.S. ports and economy can’t afford a repeat of West Coast port slowdown, according to the heads of Commerce, the NRF and NAM.

Airlines picked up business from shippers doing an end run around West Coast port congestion.

Logistics real estate developer’s white paper on facility obsolescence finds the bulk of warehouses and DCs are either obsolete or too far removed from population centers and transport infrastructure.

“K” Line takes delivery of 14,000-TEU containership Millau Bridge, while World Distribution Services opens a new facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The industrial real estate developer has started construction on two logistics projects in Japan’s Osaka market.

ConAgra and Lululemon said they expect shipment delays for several more months as a result of West Coast port congestion.

Businesses large and small and across many sectors share their views on the massive West Coast port cargo delays.

Dissidents worry about future of the “last militant union in the U.S.”

Some cargo diverted from West Coast ports during recent congestion crisis will stay on eastern seaboard, according to area port directors.

Nike says West Coast dockworker dispute hurt sales.

Port of Los Angeles commissioner sees a need for more forklift drivers to work fruit ships.

DB Schenker and solar industry testing firm TÜV Rheinland will develop a system to detect in-transit damage to fragile photovoltaic modules.

TX Logistik expands Scandinavian rail service, Troy Container Line relocates and expands Chicago LCL export CFS warehouse, and University of Denver’s Intermodal Transportation Institute changes its name.

ILWU leader makes pitch for more training and 24-hour operations at the congested California port.

C.R. England increases driver pay, Daikin Reefer launches new Active CA device, CEVA Logistics opens local distribution center for Magneti Marelli in Italy and U-Freight America moves HQ.

East Coast ports are taking temporary market share from the West Coast.

   If I was to say to you that the two groups that held cargo interests hostage for nearly nine months were more alike than different, would you buy it? […]

Air Transport with Jon Ross    Russia-based all-cargo operator AirBridgeCargo Airlines, a division of Volga Dnepr, has been seeing increased air freight demand to and from the United States since […]

Container Analytics with Ben Meyer   The cover story this month examines the increasing size of vessels deployed between Asia and the United States, especially as it relates to the […]

   It’s logical that after being shut in for months by the winter’s cold to get one’s house in order with a vigorous spring cleaning.    The same can be […]

   Automation, I’ve been led to believe from discussions with several management sources, was not a big issue in the contract talks between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and […]

On Second Thought with Tom Nightingale    In this business, we measure everything. Metrics for this, metrics for that… And, we all agree that our employees are the core of […]

   We’ve often written within these pages about the importance of connectivity.    Indeed, modern transportation and trade management software platforms are built to leverage the benefits of connecting supply […]

Expert says global trade could underperform without proper infrastructure investment, marine terminal process optimization.

Bigger ships bring many challenges, as well as benefits.

   Recent collective bargaining between West Coast dockworkers and waterfront employers for a new contract revolved around issues such as wages, health benefits, pensions and retaining jurisdiction over chassis maintenance, […]

SSA Marine boosts terminal productivity with conservative technology application.

PierPass says volumes bounced back after falling in February.

The ports blamed the downturn on congestion and ILWU-PMA contract negotiations.

Speaking to an LA Chamber event in Washington, the official who brokered the Feb. 23 labor deal said LA Mayor Garcetti and Port Director Seroka were instrumental in solving the […]

Calls to the Northern California port had been suspended during the contentious ILWU-PMA contract dispute.

U.S. military moves 51 specialty aircraft through JAXPORT, SDV uses first hybrid shuttle for last-mile delivery in Singapore, and TQL opens sales office in Portland.

According to a statement from the port authority, all terminals were operating normally on Thursday.

The new facility in Colombo will complement APL Logistics’ existing cargo hubs in North and Southeast Asia.

The port has extended the life of an emergency container yard an extra six months and changed its mission.

A dispute over work rules shut down terminals at Port of Oakland, but the backlog of ships has been reduced.

Amount of time containers take to clear Southern California terminal yards increased significantly year-over-year in February, according to INTTRA’s container metrics.

LTL carrier seeks to help shippers get cargo stuck at congested West Coast ports onto store shelves for spring retail season.

A second berth at Fairview Container Terminal in British Columbia will grow capacity to 1.3 million TEUs.

East Coast ports benefiting from increased volumes thanks to West Coast congestion.

The commission, created to fight corruption and regulate hiring at the ports, said the legislation is unconstitutional.

ADIPEC partners with Agility, Kalmar to deliver 20 additional cranes to DP World London Gateway, Nutrabolt taps Kane Is Able, ICAT forms customs brokerage subsidiary, Yusen creates project cargo team […]

The port said its cargo backlog should clear within as little as two months.

If okayed, the PMA-proposed West Coast labor pact will be sent to union members for ratification.

Experimental off dock drop yard at the Port of Los Angeles could help speed containers.

Disney and Dollar General described their strategies to avoid West Coast port congestion mess at the TPM conference.

Marine terminal officials agree that future contracts will require ongoing collaboration.

Bulk operator could also lighter vessels at nearby Port Manatee.

NRF President Matthew Shay and other speakers at TPM conference said the industry cannot allow the nation’s economy to be held hostage by a small group of parties with their […]

The international logistics provider and freight forwarder attributed the results to growth in all three of its business units and the acquisition of US-based Jacobson Companies.

Ports believe pool of more than 80,000 interchangeable chassis will help ease West Coast congestion.

Calif. congresswoman seeks FMC investigation of actions during bargaining with ILWU.